1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. cancer

 Church Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
1:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.
Friday
8:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Closed from
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
EMBC FAMILY DEPLOYED
MILITARY
March 18, 2015
New Prayer and Praise Requests
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Cliff Owens
Afghanistan – August ‘14
(Emily Snowden’s grandson)
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Christopher Hill
Korea – February ‘15
(Don & Joyce Smith’s grandson)
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Please contact the church office at
334.365.7500 for updates to our
service members.
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Salvation of Souls
Suzie Allen and family in the death of her brother, Mike Hale
Wanda Mehlhoff and family in the death of her niece, Beverly
Sue Mead and family in the death of her sister in law, Jo Williams
Nicargaua Mission Team>>Erin Vargas/Chandler Warren
China Mission Team>> Parker Crosby /Joe Davis/Carter Davis
Jewell Peeples – recovering from surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction; awaiting biopsy
results to determine if related to her lung cancer
Barbara Bass – recovering from cataract surgery
Beverly Walrath – scheduled for surgery March 24th on both kidneys
Jeff Jarrett (Barbara Williamson’s brother) diagnosed with colon cancer
Mike & Meagan (Jeff & Barbara Williamson’s son & daughter in law) Mike needs
employment and Meagan doesn’t have a teaching position yet for next year, pray for doors to
open for them soon
Arthur Harvest (Talyia Porterfield’s father) hospitalized with blood clots in both lungs
Danny O’Quinn (Jim O’Quinn’s brother) recovering from surgery to remove infected tissue
from hip bone, infection has moved into his bone marrow (a very serious condition)
Mary Greeno (Dawn Kauffman’s mother) diagnosed with a brain tumor; will have surgery
soon to determine if malignant
Curt Hartnagel (Louan Lewis’ father) liver cancer
Church Family
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Save The Date for VBS
>> June 15 – 19
Camp Kilimanjaro
Set your compasses for Africa and
prepare for an epic expedition up
Mount Kilimanjaro!
Craft Items Needed for VBS
Please start collecting the
following items:
32 oz. Plastic Containers w/Lids
(Save your camp stew containers!)
Flat Top Paper Egg Cartons
Paper Towel Rolls
90 - 10 ¾ oz. clean soup cans
Place them in the box in the lobby
labeled VBS Craft Supplies.
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Vicky Henderson – malignant tumor found in left kidney, recovering from surgery to remove
kidney (3/11)
Sam Crews – liver & lung cancer; receiving chemo treatments
Donna Dooley (Cornelia’s daughter/Payton’s sister) pray for the family and doctors as they
make upcoming decisions about Donna’s medical treatment
Melvin & Diane Grant – health concerns
Ken Hall – COPD
Jerry & Sonja Hawkins – health concerns
Barbara Hudson – health concerns
Dan Hunnicutt – colon cancer; also found in liver and lungs
Jan Knight – breast cancer; will start radiation treatments
Bruce Mills – pancreatic cancer
Jeanette O’Quinn – diagnosed with final stages of cancer
Stephanie Otstot – Leiomyosarcoma, rare form of cancer, detected in her lungs, liver and
pancreas; receiving chemo treatments every two weeks
B. V. & Jean Ray – health concerns
Grady Tindal – health concerns
Barbara Thrash – health concerns
Frank & Belinda Vick – health concerns
Wanda Yates – health concerns
>>Sunday, April 5th EASTER SUNDAY
There will not be any Sunday School classes or Sunday Evening Worship on this date.
Our Extended Church Family and Friends
Our Shut Ins
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Buzz Allen
603 Pebble Creek Court
Prattville, AL 36066
365-9124
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Jimmy Cherry 601 Jasmine Trail, Room 323
Prattville, AL 36066
Carol Cooper
104 Patrick Street
Prattville, AL 36067 (Cards Only)
Joe Debardelaben
523 Ashton Oak Dr.
Prattville, AL 36066
Dottie Hammond 205 Poplar Street
Prattville, AL 36066 365-5335
Missionaries To Pray For
Leroy & Sharon Brewer - China
(Friends of Glenn & Margaret Graham)
Lyle & Claren Dease - Uruguay
(Graham Bible Study/S.S. Class)
Robert & Kricket McCrory’s nephew and family
Jerome & Cecelia Siakor - Liberia, West Africa
(EMBC AWANA Clubs Missionaries)
Chris & Anne White – Dalian, China
(Son of Patty White)
Daisy Lolley
232 Rosemary Lane
Prattville, AL 36066 491-1092
Jeanette O’Quinn
812 Carter Rd.
Prattville, AL 36067 Barbara Thrash
Rd.
964 Lower Kingston
Prattville, AL 36067 365-4401
Missions Ministry
Birthdays
March 18
Johnnie Caldwell
Madison Hayter
Paul Hillman
Sarah Lugen
Riley Anne
Montgomery
Angela Reeder
Sandi Schroyer
Patty White
March 19
Joyce Carr
Patricia Chiles
Riley Jones
Bella Moore
Wyatt Morris
March 20
Jack Gordon
Florence White
March 21
Steve Callahan
Wes Greene
Lindsey Lugen
Brittany Reeder
March 22
Linda Harrison
Justin Longmire
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David Bufkin (Autauga County Engineer – request from Jeff Morris) rare form of
leukemia, will undergo bone marrow transplant on March 27th at UAB (3/11)
Katherine Windham (friend of Gail Davis) rare eye disease; recovering from surgery (3/4)
Tim Hammond (Virginia Allen’s brother) non hodgkins lymphoma; tumors in abdomen
have grown, hospitalized with pneumonia (3/4)
Troy & Marlene Carlton (Barbara Hudson’s uncle & aunt) health concerns
Ethel Barrett (James Neville’s sister) breast cancer
Harry Drury (Tom Drury’s father) 92 yrs old, health declining
Cathy Gilmour (Leon Henderson’s sister) liver cancer
Larry (Larry & Annette Gladden’s son) unspoken & salvation
Ross Iser (Sonny & Lucy Iser’s son) unspoken
James & Ruby Kilpatrick (Linda Harrison’s parents) health concerns
Greta Langley (Jeanette O’Quinn’s sister) health concerns
Curtis McVey (Suzanne Pounds’ stepfather) lung cancer
Carolyn Moore (Ed Moore’s mother) 93 yrs old, memory worsening, pray for salvation
Fred Paine & Janet Smith (Stephanie Jenkins’ father & sister) salvation
Pauline Robinson (Byron Yates’ mother) Alzheimer’s, slowly getting worse
March 23
Debbie Bishop
Charlene Hancock
Baileigh Seale
March 24
Bonnie Greene
Kennedy Mullis
Kaitlyn Porterfield
Fisher Staggers
Emery Wiebe
March 25
Michelle Blankenship
EMBC Upcoming Mission Trips 2015
China >> March 19 – 28
Honduras >> July 11 – 18
Nicaragua >> July 11 – 18
Music Ministry
Wednesday Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal
The Choir and Orchestra help to set the tone for our worship each week. If you desire to serve
the Lord in this way, then come join us this Wednesday night in rehearsal!
VBS Workers Needed!
VBS is a great time to minister to boys and girls in Jesus name. Will you help us this
year? Pick up a workers sign up sheet in the church lobby or contact Margaret Graham
at 334-414-3673 or [email protected] for more information.
March 26
Leslie Cox
March 27
Darline Brewer
Deborah Dersch
Sam Davis
Anna Grace McCroan
Thomas Price
Jerry Slocum
David Thompson
Men’s Ministry Blue Set-up Team
Saturday, March 21st
Raymond Mathis, Sr.
Kenny Cook
Larry Batts
Ken Bodiford
Ray Cook
David Dersch
Marty Edge
Michael Gordon
Wes Greene
Leon Hancock
Bill Harris
Robert Hudson
Sonny Iser
Mark Kerr
James Lee
Matt McCord
Landel Odom
Ronnie
Robertson
Gordon Roney
Doyle Thomas Roger Townley
Butch Waldrop
Mel Welsh
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 2015
National goal: $60,000,000
This annual offering celebrates Annie Armstrong's life and legacy--one that centered around encouraging and stirring up
others to support and be involved in mission endeavors. Every penny given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering goes
directly to support the ministries of missionaries proclaiming the Gospel in the U.S., Canada, and U.S. Territories. Please
pray as to what the Lord would have you to give to this special offering.
Attention 3rd – 8th Grade Parents!
Easter is right around the corner, which means our Easter program is too! We would like for as many children as possible to
take part in two of the scenes – the Triumphal Entry and the Finale. Rehearsals are Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30pm,
Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 and Friday, April 3rd at 6:30p.m.for the final dress rehearsal. If you wish for your child to
participate, please contact the Music office at 365-7500 or email Linda at [email protected].
EMBC Life Groups
Ladies Life Group “God's Not Dead, Defending Your Faith”
>>First & Third Mondays, 7:00p.m.
Meet at the home of Nancy Wiggins, 201 Cynthia Street, Prattville, 365-3856.
Precepts Ladies Bible Study
>>Meeting in the Student Center
Study of Jude
>>Sundays at 6:30p.m. and Mondays at 9:00a.m.
Study of Daniel Part II
>>Tuesdays at 6:00p.m.
For more info, contact Gail Davis at 201-6636.
Men's Noon Bible Study “Examining Your Walk With Christ”
>>Tuesdays, 12:00p.m. @ Ryan's Steak House, Prattville
Come early and eat or join us at 12:00p.m. to study God’s Word.
Adoption Shower for the McCord’s for Nathan
A long & challenging journey has come to an end, come celebrate the new one that is about to begin! Join us for an
Adoption Shower Celebrating Nathan’s adoption into the McCord Family and in their hearts!!
>>Sunday, March 29th, 2015, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Registered at Wal-Mart
Size 18 mo. clothes
Size 5 shoes
Size 4 diapers
Gift Cards Welcome
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”
John 14:18
Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry Needs
• Sunday School Substitute Teachers Needed
• Workers and Listeners on a weekly basis for Awana
Please contact the church office at 365-7500 if you are interested in volunteering.
AWANA Clubs 3 yrs. – 6th grade
>>Wednesdays, 6:15p.m.
TNT & Sparks meet in the Fellowship Hall, Cubbies meet in the 200 Hallway
Kids represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact on our world for Christ. Awana establishes welcoming, supportive
environments where kids, from every background and cultural setting, learn how a personal relationship with Christ affects their
everyday lives. If you are interested in volunteering, contact our Awana Commander, David Downey at 595-3956.
Youth Ministry
Winter Jam in Birmingham
>>Saturday, March 21st
Cost is $10 + food money. Bus will leave EMBC parking lot at 1:00p.m. and return late. Payment is due upon sign up.
Youth Parent Meeting/Supper
>>Sunday, March 22nd, 6:30p.m., Fellowship Hall
VERY IMPORTANT MEETING! Please make your plans to attend this important, informational meeting. Bring a
dish/drink to share.
Graduation Banquet and Spring Beach Retreat
>>Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26
Cost: $130 for Banquet & Retreat (9th – 12th Grade), $30 for Banquet only (9th – 12th Grade), $100 Retreat (offered to
7th – 8th Grade only). Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 3rd.
Ultimate Global Youth Camp
>>June 8th – 12th, Fort Mountain Retreat Center, Chatsworth, GA
Total Cost is $280. A non-refundable deposit of $60 is due by Sunday, April 5th to hold your spot. The final balance
of $220 is due by Wednesday, May 27th. There are fundraisers available to help defray the cost. See Br. Matt for more
information or visit their website at globalyouthministry.org.
Senior Adult Ministry
Senior Men’s Bible Study
>>Tuesdays @ Shoney’s
Breakfast 7:00a.m., Bible Study 7:30a.m.
Senior Adult Choir
>>Thursday, March 19th, 10:30a.m., Student Center
Nursery
Sunday 9:15a.m.
Registration
Infants
Creepers
1 yr. olds
2 yr. olds
3 yr. olds
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Mar 22nd Sunday 4:45p.m.
Chris Neuber Registration
Brad Porter Infants/
Sarah Porter Creepers
Lenora Taylor
Terry Wilson 1 & 2 yr. olds
Traci Varon
Hope Gibson
Talyia Porterfield
Layton Warren
Savana Griffin
Hannah Nelson
Mar22nd
Susan Baker
Randy Roten
Dana Roten
Eric Williams
Sharon Williams
Wednesday 6:00p.m
Registration
Infants/
Creepers
1 & 2 yr. olds
Mar 25th Children’s Church 9:15a.m. Mar 22nd
Paul & Karen Lugen
Susan Baker
Helpers – Jerry & Leslie Dedon
Kidz Junction 10:00a.m
Mar 22nd
Josh Tobias
Rusty & Mandy Murphy
Beth Tobias
Emergency Pager Volunteer Mar 22nd
Shelia Easley
Glenda Barker
Brenda Joiner March Ushers
March Greeters
Special Needs Ministry
Volunteers
Mar 22nd
8:00am
Karen Lugen
9:15am
Tracey Hodges
Benny Burton
Aaron Cabaniss
Neal Dingman
Marty Edge
Wes Greene
Nick Howell
Mark Kerr
Butch Waldrop
Bob & Susan Jacksland
Landel & Deirdre Odom
Ray & Billie Parris
Margaret Tate